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and Video Games offers the promised (story) first detail on
Deus Ex 3, as the shooter/RPG sequel is previewed in the 200th issue of
print magazine PC Zone, which has begun reaching subscribers in advance of its
release on newsstands this Thursday. The game is under construction at Eidos
Montreal with Deus Ex writer Sheldon Pacotti consulting on the project, and
while Harvey Smith and Warren Spector are not involved, word is it has their
"blessing." According to the article, Eidos Montreal is aware of complaints
about Deus Ex: Invisible War, promising to redress "mistakes" like ammo
type limitations. On the other hand, changes are described that further depart
from Deus Ex canon, and make the project sound more like Gears of War, including combat relying more on player aim than stats, a cover system for
stealth (rather than skulking in shadows), and an auto-healing system for
damage. Thanks Jonas.